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The SRP values of `Ag^(+)//Ag` and `Zn^(2+)//Zn` electrodes are `0.80`V and `-0.7`v. In the cell built with these two electrodes

A

Ag electrode acts as anode and Zn electrode acts as cathode

B

Ag electrode acts as cathode and Zn electrode acts as anode

C

both the electrodes act as cathode

D

the cell can't be built with these two electrodes

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B
Electrode with more negative SRP (or) least positive SRP in comparision acts as oxidation half cell
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